About Padis Gems

We are a family owned business based in San Francisco since 1974.

People from all over the world purchase their fine jewelry from us to celebrate the important events in their lives - engagements, weddings, birth of a child, anniversaries and just because. We are honored that they continue to have trust and confidence in us over the years and recommend us to generations of family and friends.

There are several things that set us apart from other jewelry web sites:

• First and foremost, we own the diamonds and jewelry we show you on our website. A majority of online jewelers take your order and then go searching for the diamond you want or use a centralized online inventory that is available to anyone in the jewelry industry.
• We pay cash for our diamonds so that we can always provide you with the best selection at the best price.
• We always have thousands of diamonds and pieces of fine jewelry in stock for you to choose from.
• We can usually ship your purchase the same day!
• When you purchase a diamond that is .40ct or larger we will provide you with a certificate from one of two independent gem labs, the EGL or GIA. (Many retailers create their own reports so be cautious if you are shown a lab report that is not EGL or GIA. They sometimes say they use GIA methods but that does not mean they are graded by them). Never buy a diamond over .40ct without a certificate!
• We are proud to have been one of the first companies to offer Canadian Diamonds as a part of our inventory. All diamonds sold through us are Conflict Free Diamonds.

So take a look around. Compare us to other fine jewelers. Then see how much more you can get for your money when you shop with us.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you have. (We don't have call centers; we answer our own phones!)

If you prefer to shop with us in person we would love to meet you. Please print out the Guest Pass (our stores are wholesale so we are not open to the public — you will need the pass to gain access).

Looking forward to working with you for many generations to come!

—The Padis Family